The Australian Government has launched ASBAS Digital Solutions Round 3, a $25.136 million initiative running from 2025–26 to 2029–30, designed to help small businesses strengthen their digital capabilities.
What the Grant Funds
The program will fund service providers to deliver low-cost, high-quality digital advisory services to small businesses across Australia. These services will focus on five key digital areas:
- Introduction to digitalising your small business
- Social media
- Digital marketing and selling online using business software
- AI and emerging technologies
- Cybersecurity and data privacy
- Each service provider will help small businesses build confidence and skills to use digital tools effectively.
Funding and Coverage
The maximum grant amount for each service area over 5 years is:
Area 1: NSW and ACT – $8.819 million
Area 2: Queensland, Northern Territory and Western Australia – $7.371 million
Area 3: South Australia, Victoria and Tasmania – $8.946 million
Who Can Apply
Eligible applicants include:
- Incorporated organisations or companies limited by guarantee
- Charities or incorporated trustees (on behalf of a trust)
- Entities with an ABN or ICN that are registered for GST
- Organisations must demonstrate that their operations are trading in nature and capable of delivering high-quality digital support across their service region.
- Applications close at 5:00 pm (ACT local time) on 5 December 2025.
Why This Initiative Matters
Many small businesses know they need to go digital but aren’t sure where to start. This grant ensures expert support is available across the country, helping small businesses adopt digital tools, improve cybersecurity, and use emerging technologies to stay competitive.
The program also places a strong focus on inclusion, ensuring services are accessible to First Nations and culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) business owners.
If your organisation is ready to support small business digital transformation, this is your opportunity to make a lasting impact in your region.
